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"And for your mother I'll build a snug room looking toward the garden, where she can take her comfort. I always knew it before, but it wasn't till you were away, that I found out what a treasure she is to us. If the Lord only lets us keep her with us for many a year to come. Yes, your mother shall have the best room in the house. "
Thus spake Hansei, with gleeful countenance. Walpurga inquired: "Where do you mean to build? "